Question

Caffeine, a stimulant found in coffee, tea, and certain soft drinks, contains C,H,O and N. combustion of 1.000 mg of caffeine produces 1.813 mg CO2, 0.4639 mg H20, and 0.2885 mg N2. estimate the molar mass of caffeine, which lies between 150 and 200g/mol.

Answer 1

Caffeine, a stimulant found in coffee, tea, and certain soft drinks, contains C, H, O, and N. Combustion of 1.000 mg of caffeine produces 1.813 mg CO2, 0.4639 mg H2O, and 0.2885 mg N2. Estimate the molar mass of caffeine, which lies between 150 and 200 g/mol